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Meaning of 'subpoena' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Subpoena [ n.]
- A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process by which a defendant in equity is commanded to appear and answer the plaintiff's bill.
2 . Subpoena [ v. t.]
- To serve with a writ of subpoena; to command attendance in court by a legal writ, under a penalty in case of disobedience.

Meaning of 'subpoena' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . subpoena [ v]
Meaning (1):
- serve or summon with a subpoena
Example in sentence:
  • The witness and her records were subpoenaed

Nearby Words:

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